Do not beat the dog.
Correct answer: D. Let the dog not be beaten.
- A. Let the dog be not beaten.
- B. Let the dog be beaten not.
- C. Not let the dog be beaten.
- D. Let the dog not be beaten.
Explanation
The original sentence is a command or instruction, and the correct reported speech uses a similar construction to convey the same meaning. The phrase "let" is used to express permission or instruction, and "not" is used to indicate negation.
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